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Best fast charging bricks for the new Google Pixel 10 Pro?

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I’m planning to upgrade to the Google Pixel 10 Pro as soon as it drops, but I’m a bit confused about which charging brick will actually give me the fastest speeds. Google has been pushing their PPS (Programmable Power Supply) requirements lately, and I want to make sure I’m not stuck with a charger that only delivers a trickle. I currently have an old 18W brick from an older model and a generic 45W laptop charger, but I’m worried they won't be optimized for the Pixel 10 Pro’s specific charging profile.

I’m looking for something reliable that supports at least 45W or higher to stay future-proof, ideally with a compact design for travel. Has anyone seen any early specs or tests on whether the Pixel 10 Pro requires a specific PD 3.1 standard or if brands like Anker or Ugreen are already compatible with its fast-charging tech? I’d prefer something with foldable prongs if possible, and my budget is around $30-$50.

Does anyone have recommendations for a high-quality brick that specifically hits those top-tier charging speeds for the new Pixel, or should I just stick with the official Google one to be safe?


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TL;DR from this thread: everyone's highkey stressing the PPS requirement, which is smart cuz the Pixel 10 Pro won't hit those top speeds without it. Basically, you want a 45W+ PD 3.1 brick with PPS support. Since others mentioned Anker and Ugreen, honestly check out the Spigen ArcStation Pro 45W GaN 2700 Wall Charger. It's super reliable, has those foldable prongs you're looking for, and usually sits right around $30. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative that's totally safe for your new phone! gl!


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Honestly, you're 100% right to be worried about PPS! The Pixel series is super picky about that specific protocol to actually hit those top speeds. While the official Google brick is fine, it's basically just a rebranded PD charger. Since you want something compact with foldable prongs for travel, I'd seriously look at the Ugreen Nexode 45W Dual USB C GaN Charger. It's usually around $35-$40 and supports the 3.3V-11V/4.05A PPS profile that Pixels love, so you'll actually get that 45W max speed instead of it throttled down to 18W or 27W.

Another fantastic option if you wanna be REALLY future-proof is the Anker 735 Charger GaNPrime 65W. It's a bit pricier (usually $45-$50 on sale), but it's got three ports so you can charge your laptop and the Pixel 10 Pro at the same time. Basically, just make sure whatever you buy explicitly mentions "PPS" in the specs or you'll be stuck in the slow lane lol. Good luck with the new phone!! 👍


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sooo i was in the same boat when i got my last pixel and honestly, the official one is fine but kinda overpriced? i've been using the Anker 713 Charger (Nano II 45W) for a bit and it's been great cuz it's tiny and has those foldable prongs you wanted. another decent option i tried is the UGREEN Nexode 45W Dual USB C Charger, which is nice cuz you can charge your buds at the same time. both support PPS so they should hit those fast speeds for the Pixel 10 Pro no problem. ngl i think the Anker feels a bit more solid for travel tho! gl!


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Late to the party but honestly, if you're a spec nerd, you should check out resources like the ChargerLAB website. They do deep teardowns of PPS profiles and it's basically the gold standard for verifying if a brick actually hits those Pixel speeds. I’ve gone full DIY on my setup lately and honestly, checking the raw data myself is way more reliable than trusting the marketing on the box. For actual hardware, you might like the Shargeek Retro 67W GaN Charger since it has a built-in screen that shows live wattage. The main pro is that you can actually see if you're hitting that 45W target in real-time without extra tools, though it's a bit chunkier than some travel bricks. On the other hand, something like the Baseus 65W GaN6 Wall Charger is super compact with those foldable prongs you wanted. It’s way more budget-friendly and usually handles the high PPS range fine, but the power distribution can get a bit weird if you try to charge two things at once. Tbh as long as the spec sheet says it hits at least 11V/4.05A on the PPS line, you should be golden. Idk why Google makes it so picky but yeah, those should work.


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